Athletes, instructors, judges and other staff will be developed over the next seven years in Hebei province

Hebei province, which will co-host the 2022 Winter Olympics, plans to develop 66,000 athletes, instructors, judges and other personnel over the next seven years to provide athletic talent and staff for the games.

The supporting staff will specialize in developing the ice and snow sports industry, organizing the games and operating the venues, said Liu Xiaoma, head of the Center of Winter Sports at the Hebei Provincial Administration of Sports. Service staff also will be trained for reception, rescue and ski-run construction.